Federigo Fiorillo (1755-1823) came from a famous family of Neapolitan musicians and composers. Federigo was a celebrated mandolin player, as well as violinist and violist, performing at courts all over Europe, later settling in London.Fiorillo was an important composer of music for string instruments (he himself was a member of the famous Salomon Quartet). He wrote duos, trios, quartets and quintets, as well as concertante music for string instrument and orchestra. He wrote in the fashionable 'galant' style - charming, melodious, Italianate grace and esprit.This new recording contains a solo violin concerto and 3 Sinfonie Concertanti, one for 2 oboes and orchestra, the others for 2 violins and orchestra.They are played with evident dedication and 'spielfreude' by Italian soloists and the Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni, conducted by Domenico Mason.
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